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Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered, radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan
Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered, radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan

Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered, radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan

Date1/12/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered; radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan. He has worked four years building this craft and estimates it will take another year's work.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009648F
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